Statewide associations of adult nightclub owners and operators actually predate the National Association of Club Executives (ACE), which was formed in 1999 by ED Publications and a group of the industry’s leading club owners and First Amendment attorneys. Over the years a number of states have launched adult nightclub associations, some under the ACE banner and some with their own branded association names. On this website we track what is happening with existing statewide associations, and the efforts to start associations in other states.

Click or tap images below to go to each of the six respective TEAM STATE sections:

STATEWIDE ASSOCIATIONS LIST

A state-by-state breakdown on what is and what isn’t happening with statewide adult nightclub associations. Includes contact information on existingstatewide associations, as well as contactinformation on top club owners in states that don’t yet have an association.

STATEWIDE REPORTS

GETTING STARTED

A list of initial steps you can take to start an association in your state, with details and contact information on resources and industry professionals who can assist you in launching an association.

UPCOMING EVENTS

A calendar of upcoming statewide and national association meetings and events, including association meetings, board meetings and COAST training sessions.

LEGAL UPDATES

The latest news from ED Publications and also from the industry’s top First Amendment and labor attorneys about legal issues and pending legislation on both the state and national level that may impact adult nightclubs.

ACE NATIONAL

Details and contact information on the National Association of Club Executives which has been instrumental in assisting states to start and successfully run their own associations.